Tart Cherries – Today’s Hottest Super Fruit

06/06/2013 23:54
● Published by Brian O

Tart Cherries - a powerhouse of antioxidants

Now
more than ever, getting nutrients naturally is an important part of our diet. According to top trend forecasters, antioxidants remain a
major indicator of health-promoting foods, with nine out of ten of adults aware
of antioxidants, and one-third making a strong effort to consume more,
according to the study “Mintel 2009; Multi-Sponsor Surveys, 2010.”

Known for their powerhouse of antioxidants, tart cherries
have emerged as one of today’s hottest super fruits. Today there are more than
50 scientific studies specifically on tart cherries, and with the help of
leading health expert Dr. Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, RD, the cherry industry
recently launched “The Red Report,” a new scientific look at the power of tart
cherries.

“The
power of this Super Fruit is undeniable,” said Dr. Bazilian, author of “The
SuperFoodsRx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients.” Dr. Bazilian
explains that what is really amazing is how far tart cherries have come over
the last few years. “For example, the fruit has long been anecdotally
associated with pain relief benefits. Today, there’s a strong and significant
body of evidence backing that up.”

Beyond their health benefits, tart cherries are shaping
key nutrition trends. “A growing body of research suggests that the powerful
antioxidants in tart cherries are linked to a broad range of benefits –
anti-inflammation, heart health, pain relief, exercise recovery and more. Some
of the latest reports call out the tart cherry as ‘the’ Super Fruit to watch,”
says Dr. Bazilian.

Good Reasons to Eat Red

Available
every day of the year in dried, frozen and juice forms, tart cherries can be a
powerful way to boost fruit intake and meet current dietary recommendations of
two daily fruit servings. Experts suggest consuming 1 to 2 servings of cherries
daily can help provide some of the health benefits identified in the research.

In small bowl, whisk together cherry juice and honey. Spread
half of mixture over salmon fillets, reserving second half.

Slide baking sheet into oven; bake for 15 to 17 minutes,
until just about cooked through. Drizzle second half of tart cherry-honey
mixture over fillets; bake for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, until slightly
golden at edges.

Serve salmon fillets on bed of greens with tart cherry salsa
on top.

Download “The Red Report,” find more recipes and tips, or learn more about the health benefits of cherries at www.choosecherries.com.